Patents by Inventor Mark Bauman

Mark Bauman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160100533
    Abstract: An irrigation control system having an irrigation controller with a unique identifier and configured to execute irrigation schedules, collect, store and forward watering metrics and determine global time, together with a power source, a global time receiver in communication with the microcontroller and configured to provide time from an outside source to the microcontroller and a transceiver in communication with the microcontroller configured to send messages including its unique identifier, predefined irrigation schedules, stored watering metrics and current global time. The system further includes a mobile computer having a microprocessor, a wireless transceiver configured to receive the messages from the irrigation controller transceiver and transmit instructions to the irrigation controller via a communication link and a memory coupled to the microprocessor and configured to store predefined irrigation schedules, and watering metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Graham L. Hutchinson, Travis A. Griggs, Meade M. Neal
  • Patent number: 9144203
    Abstract: A linear irrigation system includes a linear irrigator movable in a first direction along a path of travel and including plural towers supporting a truss assembly extending laterally in a direction substantially perpendicular to the path of travel. The truss assembly carries a plurality of sprinklers connected to a water supply pipe. A plurality of hydrants are spaced along the water supply pipe, each hydrant having a valve, and a pair of laterally adjacent trolleys are mounted on an elongated frame for movement in two opposite directions, each trolley having a docking station and hydrant valve actuator, the docking stations resiliently suspended from said trolleys for movement in at least three mutually perpendicular directions and adapted to engage and disengage, successively, the plurality of hydrants on the supply pipe extending below and between the pair of trolleys. The trolleys and docking stations may be carried on a mobile cart or incorporated into the linear irrigator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: PROJECT 088 LLC
    Inventors: Craig B. Nelson, Mark A. Bauman, Rex D. Ness, Joseph Daniel Sinden, Chad Daniel Leinweber
  • Patent number: 9128489
    Abstract: A distributed control system is provided wherein a master controller inductively delivers power and data to a plurality of remote slave modules or controllers via a plurality of coupling loops formed along a length of transmission line. Each of the remote slave modules, in turn, inductively delivers return data to the master controller via the plurality of coupling loops. The use of inductive coupling provides an advantage over the state of the art because no direct galvanic electrical connection is required between the transmission line and the remote slave modules which promise to simplify installation and enhance long-term reliability. Example applications for the control system described herein include agricultural irrigation systems where individual sprinkler and valve components may be controlled collectively, individually, or in groups or subsets, to vary application rates according to prescribed irrigation parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Tom J. Young, Craig B. Nelson, Chad D. Leinweber
  • Patent number: 8998117
    Abstract: An irrigation system is composed of a mobile sprinkler cart; a system water supply pipe supporting a plurality of hydrants adapted to be engaged by the mobile sprinkler cart and to supply water to a sprinkler supported on the cart; and an addressable electronic ID tag mounted on each hydrant. A main controller is programmed to control operation of the mobile sprinkler cart, and the ID tag is adapted to send at least hydrant identifying data to the main controller to thereby enable the main controller to move the mobile sprinkler cart to the hydrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Chad D. Leinweber, Craig B. Nelson, Robert L. Rupar
  • Publication number: 20140125523
    Abstract: The present invention is a compact directional receiving antenna and method for providing same utilizing true-time-delay methods to achieve a wide pattern bandwidth in a compact size. In one embodiment, two right-triangular-shaped loops are positioned symmetrically in a vertical plane and about a vertical axis so that they share a common apex. In another embodiment, two pairs of loops are positioned in an orthogonal manner about a vertical axis to form an electronically rotatable antenna array. In yet another embodiment, a single loop is provided with a pair of spaced couplers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Mark A. Bauman
  • Patent number: 8641761
    Abstract: The creation and implantation of an artificial nail in the treatment of deformed or missing nails includes preparing the nail bed. A polypropylene mesh is applied and anchored to the nail bed. Nail restoration material is applied to the polypropylene mesh. The nail restoration material is secured by regenerated nail tissue growing through the openings of the mesh whereby the mesh acts as an interface for the nail bed and the nail restoration material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, James Nolan
  • Patent number: 8350776
    Abstract: The present invention is a compact directional receiving antenna utilizing true-time-delay methods to achieve a wide pattern bandwidth and small real estate footprint. In one embodiment, two right-triangular-shaped loops are positioned in mirrored relation, one to another, with less than 1/100 wavelength spacing. In another embodiment, two of these pairs of loops are positioned in an orthogonal manner to form an electronically rotatable antenna array. In yet another embodiment, a single loop is provided with a pair of spaced couplers. Finally, in another embodiment, a pair of single loops is arranged in orthogonal relation to form an electronically rotatable array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Ensemble Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Bauman
  • Publication number: 20110276065
    Abstract: The creation and implantation of an artificial nail in the treatment of deformed or missing nails includes preparing the nail bed. A polypropylene mesh is applied and anchored to the nail bed. Nail restoration material is applied to the polypropylene mesh. The nail restoration material is secured by regenerated nail tissue growing through the openings of the mesh whereby the mesh acts as an interface for the nail bed and the nail restoration material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, James Nolan
  • Publication number: 20110226265
    Abstract: The creation and implantation of an artificial nail in the treatment of deformed or missing nails includes preparing the nail bed. A polypropylene mesh is applied and anchored to the nail bed. KeryFlex is applied to the polypropylene mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, James Nolan
  • Publication number: 20110196541
    Abstract: A distributed control system is provided wherein a master controller inductively delivers power and data to a plurality of remote slave modules or controllers via a plurality of coupling loops formed along a length of transmission line. Each of the remote slave modules, in turn, inductively delivers return data to the master controller via the plurality of coupling loops. The use of inductive coupling provides an advantage over the state of the art because no direct galvanic electrical connection is required between the transmission line and the remote slave modules which promise to simplify installation and enhance long-term reliability. Example applications for the control system described herein include agricultural irrigation systems where individual sprinkler and valve components may be controlled collectively, individually, or in groups or subsets, to vary application rates according to prescribed irrigation parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark A. BAUMAN, Tom J. Young, Craig B. NELSON, Chad D. Leinweber
  • Publication number: 20100288846
    Abstract: A linear irrigation system includes a linear irrigator movable in a first direction along a path of travel and including plural towers supporting a truss assembly extending laterally in a direction substantially perpendicular to the path of travel. The truss assembly carries a plurality of sprinklers connected to a water supply pipe. A plurality of hydrants are spaced along the water supply pipe, each hydrant having a valve, and a pair of laterally adjacent trolleys are mounted on an elongated frame for movement in two opposite directions, each trolley having a docking station and hydrant valve actuator, the docking stations resiliently suspended from said trolleys for movement in at least three mutually perpendicular directions and adapted to engage and disengage, successively, the plurality of hydrants on the supply pipe extending below and between the pair of trolleys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: Craig B. NELSON, Mark A. Bauman, Rex D. Ness, Joseph Daniel Sinden, Chad Daniel Leinweber
  • Publication number: 20090314862
    Abstract: An irrigation system is composed of a mobile sprinkler cart; a system water supply pipe supporting a plurality of hydrants adapted to be engaged by the mobile sprinkler cart and to supply water to a sprinkler supported on the cart; and an addressable electronic ID tag mounted on each hydrant. A main controller is programmed to control operation of the mobile sprinkler cart, and the ID tag is adapted to send at least hydrant identifying data to the main controller to thereby enable the main controller to move the mobile sprinkler cart to the hydrant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Chad D. Leinweber, Craig B. Nelson, Robert L. Rupar
  • Publication number: 20070192704
    Abstract: A port configuration utility includes a graphic depiction of resources within a topology, and provides a user with at least a control panel for selecting ports of resources within the topology, configuring the ports and monitoring the status of the ports. The port configuration utility may include additional features for scheduling operations as well as accessing and managing port related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, Joseph Brinkmeier, Stephen Eagen, Anthony Erwin, Sepideh Gazeri, Jonathan Lee, Timothy Mossing, Michael Vance
  • Publication number: 20070054639
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for improving the reception of a first radio signal by receiving the first radio signal at a first frequency using a first modulation scheme and transmitting the information gleaned or received from the first radio signal onto a second radio signal at a second frequency using a second modulation scheme so it can be received in an improved manner on another receiver. Provision is made in the present invention to select the first frequency and the second frequency using a remote commander. One embodiment of the present invention utilizes an antenna that is substantially sensitive to the magnetic component of an electromagnetic wave for reception of the radio signal. Another embodiment includes a motor which is operable to rotate the antenna to improve signal reception in response to signals provided by the remote commander.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Bauman
  • Patent number: 7028966
    Abstract: A laptop computer paper support device that includes a shelf member for engaging a laptop computer case, a support member secured to the shelf member for supporting a document, and an extension member pivotally or otherwise adjustably secured to the support member for providing additional support for the document. The extension member may rotate relative to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Maxwell N. Bauman
  • Publication number: 20050103953
    Abstract: A laptop computer paper support device that includes a shelf member for engaging a laptop computer case, a support member secured to the shelf member for supporting a document, and an extension member pivotally or otherwise adjustably secured to the support member for providing additional support for the document. The extension member may rotate relative to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, Maxwell Bauman
  • Publication number: 20050076341
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable medium is provided for tracking processes using a socket object. The processes are utilized to execute an application program. Initially, a process list for the socket object is created, such that the process list contains a process identifier for a first process using the socket object. If a second process is using the socket object, the process list is updated to include the process identifier for the second process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, Paul Chmielewski, Christopher Gloe, Dawn May, Jay Weeks
  • Patent number: 6851656
    Abstract: A laptop computer paper support device for removably setting on the top of a laptop computer case and for holding at least one document above a screen on a laptop computer. The laptop computer paper support device comprises a support member and shelf member. The support member includes a front surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge and a connection axis passing through the left edge and the right edge. The connection axis is substantially perpendicular to the left edge. The shelf member is pivotally attached at the connection axis to the front surface of the support member. The shelf member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf member also includes a shelf ledge adapted for maintaining a document upon the top surface of the shelf member. The shelf ledge is attached to the top surface and extends upwardly from the top surface at a non-zero angle. The shelf member further includes a shelf flange adapted for setting on the top of a laptop computer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Maxwell N. Bauman
  • Publication number: 20050001135
    Abstract: A laptop computer paper support device for removably setting on the top of a laptop computer case and for holding at least one document above a screen on a laptop computer. The laptop computer paper support device comprises a support member and shelf member. The support member includes a front surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, a right edge and a connection axis passing through the left edge and the right edge. The connection axis is substantially perpendicular to the left edge. The shelf member is pivotally attached at the connection axis to the front surface of the support member. The shelf member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf member also includes a shelf ledge adapted for maintaining a document upon the top surface of the shelf member. The shelf ledge is attached to the top surface and extends upwardly from the top surface at a non-zero angle. The shelf member further includes a shelf flange adapted for setting on the top of a laptop computer case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Bauman, Maxwell Bauman
  • Publication number: 20030124712
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for differentiating articles in a product stream is described, and which includes an acoustic generator for generating acoustic energy; a plurality of articles located in receiving relation relative to the acoustic energy, and wherein the plurality of articles receive at least a portion of the acoustic energy, and wherein at least some of the acoustic energy received by the plurality of articles is converted into electromagnetic energy; a sensor for detecting at least some of the electromagnetic energy generated by the conversion of the acoustic energy; and a processor operably coupled with the sensor for differentiating the plurality of articles based upon the electromagnetic energy sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. Bauman, Timothy L. Justice, Maurice J. Hunking